Enrollment
110
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltic, SD
Baltic Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Baltic Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460468000986
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltic Middle School - 03 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baltic · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltic Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD.
School address
District: Baltic School District 49-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460468000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baltic Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baltic Middle School - 03
Baltic Middle School - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Baltic, South Dakota, enrolling 110 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 110 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Baltic School District 49-1 spends $9,550 per pupil, 29% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students) and Baltic High School - 01 (151 students) alongside Baltic Middle School - 03.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baltic Middle School - 03 compares
Baltic Middle School - 03 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 51% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Baltic Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltic School District 49-1, which includes Baltic Middle School - 03.
$9,550
Per student
-29%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 44.4%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baltic Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltic High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltic Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Baltic Middle School - 03
How many students attend Baltic Middle School - 03?
Baltic Middle School - 03 has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltic, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltic Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltic Middle School - 03 is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltic Middle School - 03?
14.0% of students at Baltic Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltic Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Baltic Middle School - 03 is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Baltic, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltic Middle School - 03?
Baltic Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltic Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Baltic?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baltic on the city page.
Is Baltic Middle School - 03 a good school?
Baltic Middle School - 03 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltic School District 49-1?
Besides Baltic Middle School - 03, Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students) and Baltic High School - 01 (151 students). See the Baltic School District 49-1 district page for the complete list.
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